Redox metabolism plays critical roles in multiple biological processes and diseases. Until recently, knowledge of specific, key redox processes in living systems was limited by the lack of adequate methodology. Reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) and its oxidized form (NAD+) is the most important small molecule in the redox metabolism of mammalian cells. We previously reported a series of genetically encoded fluorescent sensors for intracellular NADH detection. Here, we present an accounting of experimental components and considerations, such as protein expression and purification, fluorescence titration, transfections, and confocal imaging, necessary to perform a standardized NADH assay experiment with these probes. In addition, we outline initial experiments used to derive basic principles of NADH/NAD+ redox biology in vitro. Finally, we describe a protocol for a steady-state kinetics experiment, and the processing of experimental data to measure intracellular NADH levels.